Pakistan Court Throws Out Attempted-Murder Charge Against Baby

Case Has Heaped Ridicule on Pakistan's Legal System

ISLAMABAD--A charge of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby was dropped Saturday during a court hearing, in a case that has heaped ridicule on the country's creaking legal system.

As well as attempted murder, baby Musa was charged with obstructing a public official from doing official work, and attacking a public official who is doing his duty, said Irfan Tarar, a lawyer who represents the baby's family.